The Journal

One of the biggest worries parents bring into a family session is whether their kids will actually smile. Not the stiff “say cheese” kind either. Parents want the real smiles. The ones that look exactly like their child at this age and stage. The little grins, the giggles, the missing teeth, the nose crinkles, and […]

Reviews matter so much when families are choosing a photographer because you are trusting someone with some of the most personal moments in your life. Whether it is welcoming a new baby, documenting your growing family, or celebrating a maternity season you never want to forget, parents want to know they are choosing someone who […]

There is something uniquely beautiful about photographing multiples, but anyone who has ever cared for twins, triplets, or even closely aged babies knows how different the experience can be from photographing one newborn. The pacing changes. The planning changes. Even the way I approach soothing, posing, feeding breaks, and safety has to shift. These sessions […]

One thing I always want parents to feel during a photography session is comfortable. Comfortable asking questions, comfortable speaking up, and comfortable knowing their family’s preferences will always be respected. Every family approaches photos differently, and there is no “right” way to share or enjoy them. Over the years, some parents have asked me not […]

Not every photographer is the right fit for every expecting mom, and honestly, that is a good thing. Maternity photos are personal. You are inviting someone into a season that already feels emotional, exciting, vulnerable, exhausting, and beautiful all at once. You deserve a photographer whose style, approach, and experience actually make you feel comfortable […]